Boris Johnson 'paving the way for increased use of imperial measurements' as he 'bids for Jubilee boost'

post Platty Joobs Britain. Chuckling fondly at the memory of the Queen chatting marmalade sandwiches with Paddington bear. Then it hit us like a train on Monday morning.

The ex-girlfriend of Boris Johnson has spoken out days after the Prime Minister survived a no confidence vote on Monday (June 6). He will face Parliament on Wednesday (June 8) for the first time since the damaging revolt by Tory MPs.

Good Morning Britain host Richard Madeley as ‘presumptuous’ as he opened up a rather intimate line of questioning live on-air.Petronella appeared on the programme to discuss the recent vote of no confidence in the Prime Minister, but Richard was keen to question her on the particulars of their love affair.They spent four years together, and Richard was desperate to find out more about it, despite Petronella’s discomfort.One line of questioning involved him wondering if she’d get back together with the PM if they were both single.Richard asked: “If he wasn’t married, if he was single, and if you weren’t going out with anyone, could you see yourselves getting back together?”“I’m not going to answer that,” Petronella clapped back. “I could be engaged, I could… I’m not going to answer that.”Resigning himself, Richard then said: “You don’t have to answer it.”Things got even icier as he pressed: "You were together for four years, presumably in that period you loved him...."Petronella interjected: "You're very presumptuous, Richard!" as Richard argued: "Well you were together for four years, I assume you weren't with him because you hated him! It's not presumptuous, it's common sense!"Thankfully the pair shared a giggle before Richard continued with his questioning - making it clear it was all in good fun.And Richard wasn't deterred as he pushed: "Two questions, really.

Johnny Depp was left delighted when the Hollywood superstar stopped for a selfie with him outside a York hotel. Curtis, on Twitter as @Curtis1192, was left distraught earlier today after heading to the Hilton in York to ask for Johnny Depp's autograph.

Boris Johnson on Tuesday night as the Prime Minister was subjected to a brutal no-confidence vote after losing the trust of some his peers.Johnson would have been outed from No.10 if he'd lost the vote, but he was backed by 211 of his party - giving him a slender majority of 63 after 148 voted against him remaining in power.But the Prime Minister isn't the only high-profile name who has been at risk of losing his job after alienating his colleagues. After Johnson's 'handsome' escape, Daily Star Sport takes a look at six football managers who lost the dressing room - and were not fortunate enough to escape with their jobs.Jose Mourinho is one of the most decorated and respected managers in European football, but the former Chelsea and Manchester United boss has also gone through more clubs than Tiger Woods and had a string of high-profile bust-ups.His his stint with Real Madrid was plagued by endless whispers about a rocky relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo, while he also became embroiled in a bitter feud with club stalwart Iker Casillas.

A Greater Manchester Conservative MP believes Boris Johnson has a fight on his hands to survive as the Prime Minister following a vote of no confidence. Despite winning the poll last on Monday (June 6) the pressure has not been taken off the PM as over 40 per cent of Conservative MPs said they had lost confidence in him.

Renfrewshire politicians have joined forces to heap scorn on "lame duck" Prime Minister Boris Johnson, following a confidence vote in the Commons on Monday night.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson made it through a vote of no confidence on Monday night (June 6), but with the PM still under pressure we want to know what your reaction to the result is.

The deputy leader of the Labour party has called on the Prime Minister to go after last night's vote of no confidence. Ashton-under-Lyne MP, Angela Rayner, says Boris Johnson is now 'mortally wounded' despite winning the vote among Conservative MPs, calling him 'arrogant, dismissive, a liar'.

Boris Johnson learned his fate on Monday night after a number of his fellow Conservative MPs balloted for a vote of no confidence in his leadership. Despite 148 Tory MPs voting against him, Mr Johnson will remain as Prime Minister after 211 ministers voted in his favour which was enough to secure his position, for now.

BBC Breakfast presenter Jon Kay savaged Angela Rayner during the latest edition of the morning show as she took a swipe at Prime Minister Boris Johnson. It was revealed on Monday (June 6) night that Mr Johnson survived a vote of no-confidence and now has to press forward after 148 Tory MPs failed to back him.

A Tory MP took aim at the BBC following the confidence vote in Boris Johnson last night accusing them of making the Prime Minister "look like Hannibal Lecter".

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Sky News presenter hilariously mispronounced Conservative MP Jeremy Hunt's name on live TV, and the clip has now gone viral.Sophy Ridge was discussing Hunt as a possible successor to Prime Minister Boris Johnson in light of this evening's confidence vote and accidentally dropped a c-bomb. Ridge said: "[There are] two figures who are significant, Jeremy C*nt because he's a potential leadership candidate..."After the swear, Ridge continued presenting the programme as if nothing had happened.

Boris Johnson has won the confidence of fellow Conservative MPs this evening and will remain in power as the Prime Minister of the UK. The PM learned his fate when the result was publicly announced by Sir Graham Brady, Chairman of the Conservatives’ 1922 Committee at 9pm this evening (June 6).

Prime Minister has won a vote of no confidence among Conservative MPs tonight meaning he will remain leader - even if half of Twitter think he's a cat with nine lives. Johnson needed at least 180 Tory MPs to vote in his favour in the secret ballot, and he won by 211 with 148 voting against his leadership.This equates to 59% of Conservative MP's being in favour of Johnson, and 41% against.

Boris Johnson has won tonight’s no confidence vote and will remain the UK Prime Minister.

Alexa translating phrases about Boris Johnson into Welsh have gone viral after they were shared on TikTok. In the clips, people are asking their smart speaker devices to translate a series of English words with hilarious results insulting the Prime Minister.

A Scottish Conservative MP has quit his role as a private secretary to Foreign Secretary Liz Truss after voting against Boris Johnson.

Greater Manchester's Conservative MPs are largely keeping their lips sealed over tonight's vote of no confidence in Boris Johnson's Prime Ministership. Two MPs from the 2019 General Election were quick to voice their support for Mr Johnson with another posting their backing late this afternoon - but there has been silence from the remaining five MPs.

Gary Lineker, 61 has skewered Cabinet Minister Nadine Dorries after she admitted Tory preparation for the coronavirus pandemic were “inadequate” during a Twitter spat with fellow Conservative Jeremy Hunt.The former footballer took to Twitter to weigh in on Nadine’s public tirade in view of his 8.5 million followers.He reposted an article reporting on the politician’s admission, adding: “Serious contender for own goal of the season.”Nadine launched an attack on the Former Health and Foreign Secretary after he announced today that he would be voting against Prime Minister Boris Johnson in the upcoming vote of no confidence.He wrote in a series of tweets: “The Conservative Party must now decide if it wishes to change its leader.“Because of the situation in Ukraine this was not a debate I wanted to have now but under our rules we must do that.“Having been trusted with power, Conservative MPs know in our hearts we are not giving the British people the leadership they deserve.“We are not offering the integrity, competence and vision necessary to unleash the enormous potential of our country.“And because we are no longer trusted by the electorate, who know this too, we are set to lose the next general election.”Jeremy concluded: “Anyone who believes our country is stronger, fairer & more prosperous when led by Conservatives should reflect that the consequence of not changing will be to hand the country to others who do not share those values.“Today’s decision is change or lose.